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What about cancellations?
Meetings at the Robinson Nature Center are cancelled if the Howard County Government has announced government buildings are closed and will not open for the day. For other venues where a Howard County Bird Club (HCBC) event was scheduled, the cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar. Field Trips and Workshops may be cancelled at the discretion of the leader and announced in advance when possible. The cancellation will be posted on the front page of the HCBC website in a banner headline and on the website calendar.
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Managed Deer Hunts in Howard County Parks and Open Space 2025-2026
Beyond Field Guides: Introduction to Birding Using Apps and Websites
Meet in the parking lot.
This will be an outdoor bird walk followed by a presentation in the Nature Center Classroom. Join Terri Berkheimer and Val Swan for a Bird Walk over mowed paths with possible mud, followed by the presentation. Learn about online resources to help you identify birds, discover birding locations and participate in the local, regional, and global birding community through participatory science opportunities. Resources covered include: Cornell Lab’s All About Birds, eBird, Project FeederWatch, Merlin Bird ID and BirdCast.
What to bring:
- Binoculars, if you have a pair. (A few pairs will be available to borrow)
- Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app on your phone. Download the Merlin Bird ID by Cornell Lab app with NE and SE bird packs before the workshop (if you are comfortable doing so). It is free but requires an email address. We will be using this app for some workshop exercises.
Maximum 20 participants. Register with Terri, tgtberk@gmail.com
- Reservations required
- Good for beginning birders